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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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Hello. I'm a brand new member. I am on 2 different meds for depression, and anxiety. I see my doctor in two weeks. I am going to talk to her about getting off these meds I've been on for one year. I read so many of the replys and I'm very nervous. I was going through alot when I was originally placed on these meds. I believe that they definitely saved me, but I'm hoping I no longer need them. I will keep you posted. I'm happy I found this group.
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@contentandwell I'm so nervous about getting off. I feel like I'm ready, but I can't help to feel that it's all the meds and if I get off, I'll go right back to that dark hole. I want to get off. The other med is Latuda. I'm normally 120. I eat healthy and go to the gym and do cardio like crazy but I can't lose. I'm 140 now and no matter what I do I can't get rid of it. I think it's the meds. Anyone else suffer weight gain
@haleysmom I can understand being nervous. This is all new territory for me, I have never personally been on any of these drugs, I am interested in learning more though because a dear friend has some of these problems.
I have heard many people have weight gain problems on anti-depressants. It's difficult for me to understand why this happens if they are have not changed their eating habits, and their exercise habits. Perhaps their bodies are simply more low-key and thus burning less energy? Just a haphazard guess.
JK
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@haleysmom I will be interested to hear what your doctor advises. These drugs can be wonderful but they can also be horrible from what I am reading on here.
JK